What Is Narrative Family Therapy?
Narrative family therapy is a supportive and collaborative approach to therapy that helps families explore the stories they tell about themselves, their relationships, and their challenges. Instead of seeing problems as part of a person, this method views them as separate—something the family can face together. By identifying and reshaping these stories, families can discover new ways to understand each other, strengthen communication, and build a more hopeful path forward. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support one another, narrative therapy for families offers a calm and caring space to reconnect and grow.
Narrative family therapy is based on the idea that we understand our lives through the stories we tell—and that these stories shape how we relate to each other and ourselves. In therapy, a trained clinician helps your family look at these narratives from a fresh perspective, identify limiting patterns, and rewrite them to support healing, connection, and resilience.
Narrative family therapy can support a wide range of families and individuals, including those who:
Here’s what you can expect when starting narrative family therapy at Transformation Health:
We’ll start by learning more about your family’s current challenges, goals, and what brought you to therapy. This is a chance for everyone to feel heard and to begin building trust with your therapist.
In early sessions, we’ll explore the personal and shared stories that shape your family dynamics. The focus will be on understanding—not judging—how these stories impact your relationships.
Together, we’ll begin to look at those stories in new ways. Using narrative family therapy techniques, we help your family develop more supportive, realistic, and hopeful narratives.
As sessions continue, we’ll build on your progress, reflect on changes, and help your family strengthen communication skills and coping strategies for daily life.
At Transformation Health, we approach each family with respect, care, and a deep commitment to personalized therapy. Our clinicians are trained in family narrative therapy and understand how to guide families with empathy and clarity. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions—instead, we work with you to understand your unique story and goals.
Therapists who specialize in narrative family therapy techniques
A calm, non-judgmental space for families to feel safe and supported
Individualized care plans tailored to your family’s needs
Flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lives
We also offer continued support and check-ins if you’d like to return for future guidance or life transitions.
The number of sessions for narrative family therapy varies depending on your family’s goals. Some families find clarity after just a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support over several months.
Each session of narrative family therapy focuses on open conversation. Your therapist may ask about your family’s experiences, highlight repeating stories or beliefs, and gently guide the discussion toward new insights and solutions.
While narrative therapy for families is most effective when multiple members participate, even individual sessions can bring about positive change. One person’s insight and growth can influence the entire family dynamic.
If you’re curious about how narrative family therapy at Transformation Health can support your family, we’re here to help. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward healing, connection, and growth.
Virginia Beach Office:
508 South Independence Blvd Ste. 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
tel: 757-490-6463